Are these Spix macaws extinct? The world once believed this bird had vanished forever. The Spix’s macaw was declared extinct in the wild in 2000 after the last known wild bird disappeared. For more than two decades, the species survived only in captivity — a fragile thread of hope held by dedicated breeders and conservationists. Now, that story is changing. In January 2025, 41 captive-bred Spix’s macaws were transferred from Germany to a reintroduction center in Bahia, Brazil. There, they are be
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Are these Spix macaws extinct? The world once believed this bird had vanished forever. The Spix’s macaw was declared extinct in the wild in 2000 after the last known wild bird disappeared. For more than two decades, the species survived only in captivity — a fragile thread of hope held by dedicated breeders and conservationists. Now, that story is changing. In January 2025, 41 captive-bred Spix’s macaws were transferred from Germany to a reintroduction center in Bahia, Brazil. There, they are be
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Once Extinct In the Wild, An Incredibly Rare Spix’s Macaw Chick Hatches In New Hope For Species
Once Extinct In the Wild, An Incredibly Rare Spix’s Macaw Chick Hatches In New Hope For Species
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11 Of The Last Spix's Macaws In The Wild Struck Down With A Deadly, Highly Contagious Virus
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Possibly one of the last videos of the Spix’s macaws flying in the wild. Don’t let the sun set on the Spix’s macaws… As Brazil government (ICMBio) pushes and threatens to make the Spix’s macaw extinct in the wild again.That all 11 wild birds are alive and well after 3 years in the wild, and no released bird has died in the last 16 months showing amazing wild and predator adaptation. | Association for the Conservation of Threatened Parrots e.V.
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Possibly one of the last videos of the Spix’s macaws flying in the wild. Don’t let the sun set on the Spix’s macaws… As Brazil government (ICMBio) pushes and threatens to make the Spix’s macaw extinct in the wild again.That all 11 wild birds are alive and well after 3 years in the wild, and no released bird has died in the last 16 months showing amazing wild and predator adaptation. | Association for the Conservation of Threatened Parrots e.V.
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🦜 Unbelievable sight - so many macaws here! 🌟This incredible bird showcases the heart of this organization: Aluxes’ mission. For 70 years, the scarlet macaw was extinct in Mexico’s Chiapas region. 🇲🇽 But now, after breeding and releasing 80 of these beauties, people can witness the first wild scarlet macaw generation in 70 years. Nature’s wonders never cease to amaze us! Check out our visit in our latest video😁👉 @lavi.and.ollie ❤️ (Link in bio/comments) 🌟 Supported by: 👉 @onvacationdocto
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🦜 Unbelievable sight - so many macaws here! 🌟This incredible bird showcases the heart of this organization: Aluxes’ mission. For 70 years, the scarlet macaw was extinct in Mexico’s Chiapas region. 🇲🇽 But now, after breeding and releasing 80 of these beauties, people can witness the first wild scarlet macaw generation in 70 years. Nature’s wonders never cease to amaze us! Check out our visit in our latest video😁👉 @lavi.and.ollie ❤️ (Link in bio/comments) 🌟 Supported by: 👉 @onvacationdocto
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After more than 20 years of extinction in the wild, a group of Spix's Macaw were released in Brazil. The last time that the birds were seen in the wild of Brazil's Bahia state was in 2000. https://abcn.ws/3NUwmJ9 | ABC News
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❗Extinct in the wild! The Return - Updates 🌎 We have just received this remarkable footage from the Caatinga. It is not of particularly good quality, but extremely rare as all eight Spix's Macaws can be seen flying together in a flock over the center. It makes our hearts leap for joy, and we didn't want to keep it from you. 💙 All eight birds are doing well and investigating the wild foods more and more. A new plant started producing fruits this week, and the wild parrots are enjoying the fruit
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❗Extinct in the wild! The Return - Updates 🌎 The time has come! The second soft release started this morning. This time twelve Spix's macaws and nine Illigers macaws are involved. The ACTP team in Brazil, the ICMBio team, and Wildlife Biologist Tom White have been preparing for this event for weeks. In the morning, a group of interested people gathered in anticipation of Dr. Cromwell Purchase, ACTP Director Brazil, and Manager of Spix's Macaw Release Center, feeding the parrots in the release a
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